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TANDBERG to Offer Interoperability with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007

Vendor Relationship to Deliver High Quality Videoconferencing to Enterprise-based Unified Communications

NEW YORK AND OSLO, NORWAY, October 16, 2007 -- TANDBERG® (OSLO: TAA. OL), a leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition videoconferencing and mobile video, today announced its plans to make its full line of standards-based products interoperable with Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. This interoperability between Microsoft and TANDBERG solutions will enable individuals to launch high quality video calls from their desktop, ensuring video becomes an integral part of the business day.

Microsoft Corp. and TANDBERG share the vision of a complete unified communications environment, providing customers with enhanced capabilities for instant, collaborative communications. With Office Communications Server 2007 and TANDBERG, PC users will be able to establish initial contact through presence and messaging, then simply escalate to a high quality videoconference for face-to-face interaction.

“I am excited about our relationship with TANDBERG for accelerating the evolution of the unified communications platform,” said Gurdeep Singh Pall, vice president, Unified Communications Group, at Microsoft Corp. “Interoperability with TANDBERG is key for our joint customers and will provide high-quality videoconferencing solutions in meeting rooms and on desktops around the world.”

By combining TANDBERG’s video capabilities with Office Communications Server 2007, businesses can streamline communications, build a future-ready foundation for collaboration, increase efficiency and reduce costs.

“TANDBERG is fully committed to interoperability with Office Communications Server 2007," said Fredrik Halvorsen, CEO of TANDBERG. “By working closely with Microsoft, our solutions from desktop video to telepresence will broaden the value users will realize with Office Communications Server 2007.”

About TANDBERG
TANDBERG is a leading global provider of telepresence, high-definition videoconferencing and mobile video products and services with dual headquarters in New York and Norway. TANDBERG designs, develops and markets systems and software for video, voice and data. The company provides sales, support and value-added services in more than 90 countries worldwide. TANDBERG is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TAA.OL. Please visit www.tandberg.com for more information.

Contact:
Jean Rosauer
TANDBERG
+1 703.272.2106
jean.rosauer@tandberg.com

Marcel Goldstein
Ogilvy for TANDBERG
+1 202.729.4188
marcel.goldstein@ogilvypr.com

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